Blast from the Past

Get your students swinging with this delightful original swing tune from composer Joseph Compello. This piece is reminiscent of the big band era and the melodies and harmonies evoke the feeling of all the great big bands of the '30s and '40s. Students love to play swing music and this is a great opportunity for young musicians to get into the style.

Blazing Clarinets

Feature your clarinet section with an excellent new Andrew Balent original that is reminiscent of the great novelty numbers by Leroy Anderson. This piece flows effortlessly from the page. A welcome addition to the reportoire.

Blue Devil Dancing

This brilliant concert opener or closer featuring colorful changes in key centers and harmonic structures is based on the Mooresville High School, North Carolina,"Blue Devils" alma mater. Several percussion solos let your percussionist shine, while syncopation, short sixteenth note runs, and accidentals develop the rest of your ensemble's technical abilities. A vibrant and triumphant choice for contest, festival or concert performances.

Blue Horizons - Jeremy Martin

Blue Ribbon Special

Introducing a confidence-building selection for young bands! This composition reinforces fundamentals, featuring a steady 4/4 time signature and the accessible key of concert B flat key. A strong opening statement leads to a pleasing clarinet and trumpet melody. The music develops in harmonic depth and layers, while still maintaining the charming simplicity of the theme. Perfect for a prize-winning performance.

Bluebell

Music by Yukiko Nishimura is some of the most sensitive music that we publish. This heart-warming composition exudes emotion and musical depth. A perfect way to improve the musicianship of young ensembles.

Bom Dia (March)

Boom Town

Boom Town evokes the energetic, fast-paced life of a frontier town during the American West. The piece is inspired by the sounds of construction and dynamite blasts as well as the "boom" of pre-concert adjustments made by musicians. The performance incorporates a unique element where musicians lift their chairs and drop them in time with the rhythm, creating an explosive effect. While this should be done safely, it adds to the visual and auditory excitement. The piece alternates between intense, rhythmic passages and quieter, more lyrical moments, with careful attention given to dynamics and articulation. It also offers an opportunity for audience participation during the "Boom! Boom!" shouts.

Boundless Hope

Starting with a mallet percussion ostinato, this contemporary ballad for developing bands would also work well as a reflective selection for more advanced ensembles or as a contrasting selection in concert or contest. Written to represent thoughts, feelings and emotions during one's life, the composition is based on the Lydian mode, which naturally gives a sense of positivity, hopefulness, inspiration, and heavenly colors. Use this to introduce the study of modes, develop lyrical playing skills and as inspiration for all performers and listeners.

Brain Waves